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21<\/strong> \nThe mega-hit status of Adele\u2019s second album (dating from 2011, but a new addition to our Popular CDs collection) is no secret to anyone who follows the music world \u2013 it ranked as the #1 album<\/a> on Billboard\u2019s list and remains one of the best-selling albums worldwide. While its bookend songs, \u201cRolling in the deep\u201d and \u201cSomeone like you,\u201d became practically radio-immortal for a few years, each of the songs in between has their own unique style and feel that contributes to a moody, volatile, but overall enjoyable record.\n<\/p>\n \nSome of the songs have more of a bluesy, folk, gospel, or Americana feel than might be expected out of a British singer, and Adele has said<\/a> that her exposure to American country on her previous record tour definitely influenced songs like \u201cDon\u2019t you remember.\u201d Despite the whole album being known as a classic breakup album with the expected dark emotions of hurt, anger, revenge, and regret, it also has a range of more positive lyrics that remind the listener of platonic friendships or classic love songs. Even the overplayed singles bear repeated listening in combination with the rest of the record, and it\u2019s not hard to see why it\u2019s so popular.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 21 by\u00a0Adele call number: POP Ade 21 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor The mega-hit status of Adele\u2019s second album (dating from 2011, but a new addition to our Popular CDs collection) is no secret to anyone who follows the music … Continue reading
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